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ZETTERIA

Next-Gen Zeppin Burgers, Fair-Trade Cafe & Touchscreen Kiosks

Prices, ordering steps, payment details, and common mistakes — in one place.

Quick Facts

Feature Details
Japanese nameゼッテリア (Zetteria)
CategoryDining / Fast-Casual Hamburger Cafeteria, Gourmet Cheeseburgers & Fair-Trade Coffee (ZETTERIA Official Website)
Store CountApproximately 280 stores across 42 prefectures nationwide, situated across major railway stations, bustling shopping malls, and central business districts in Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Aichi, Kanagawa, Chiba, Hyogo, and Hokkaido, operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (Zensho Group) (Store Locator)
Ordering StyleModern self-service cafeteria format: automated multi-language touchscreen self-order kiosks, mobile app ordering, or staffed counter registers; digital order number tracking on overhead displays; self-serve beverage and condiment pickup; clear tray to return stations
Membership Required?No membership or ID required; walk-ins welcome, subject to seating availability. (free ZETTERIA mobile app provides digital discount coupons and advance mobile ordering)
Approximate Price RangeSingle burgers ~¥290–¥890; value combo sets (burger + fries/side + drink) ~¥690–¥1,200 tax-included (subject to revision); Tax-Free not applicable (dining service / domestic consumption)
Payment MethodsCash, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay with contactless NFC tap), Japanese transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA), electronic money (iD, Rakuten Edy, QUICPay, WAON, nanaco), and smartphone QR code payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d-Barai, au PAY)
Multilingual SupportSelf-order touchscreen kiosks feature comprehensive multilingual switching (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese); photographic menu interface makes visual ordering completely intuitive
Night view of the ZETTERIA Abeno Apollo Building storefront in Abeno, Osaka, with the illuminated ZETTERIA sign above the glass entrance
Photo: Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

ZETTERIA (ゼッテリア), operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. under Japan's largest foodservice conglomerate Zensho Holdings, represents the dynamic modern evolution of Japanese fast-food culture. Born as the official successor brand to historic Lotteria (founded in 1972, which completed its full domestic transition and brand retirement in early 2026), ZETTERIA combines the name of its iconic flagship burger—"Zeppin" (絶品 - Exquisite)—with the welcoming social comfort of a modern "Cafeteria". Retaining the revered culinary heritage of its predecessor—such as the world's original 1977 crispy panko Ebi (Shrimp) Burger and the signature coarse-ground Zeppin Cheeseburger draped in molten natural Gouda and Red Cheddar cheeses—ZETTERIA upgrades the experience with sleek Scandinavian-style cafe interiors, fully automated multilingual self-ordering kiosks, Fair-Trade certified brewed coffee, and artisanal brioche-style steamed buns.

How to order

  1. Step into a Modern Burger Cafeteria: Look for ZETTERIA's stylish monochrome and warm orange logo prominently displayed in major station plazas and shopping complexes. The interior features bright wooden decor, comfortable booth seating, and clean modern lighting.
  2. Choose Your Ordering Method:
    • Touchscreen Self-Order Kiosk (Recommended for Tourists):
      • Walk up to an available freestanding touchscreen kiosk near the entrance.
      • Tap the language toggle at the top of the screen to switch to English, Chinese, or Japanese.
      • Browse high-resolution photographic menus categorized into: Zeppin Burgers, Classic Burgers, Sides & Furu-Pote, Cafeteria Drinks, and Breakfast Sets.
    • Front Counter / Cashier: If you prefer ordering in person, step up to the staffed register where full-color photographic counter mats allow simple point-and-choose ordering.
    • Mobile Ordering: Available via the official ZETTERIA smartphone app for advance seat ordering.
  3. Select Your Burger & Meal Set:
    • Choose an individual burger (Tanpin) or upgrade to a Value Set (セット) by adding your choice of sides and a drink.
    • Customization Options: Add extra natural cheese slices, double beef patties, crispy bacon, or swap standard French fries for famous shake-in-the-bag Furu-Pote (ふるポテ) with custom savory seasoning packets (Butter Soy Sauce, Consommé, or Cheese).
  4. Checkout:
    • Follow the screen prompts to settle payment.
    • Tap your contactless credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB), scan your Suica or PASMO transit IC card, scan your QR code payment app, or insert Japanese yen bills and coins.
    • Take your printed receipt displaying your large order call number (e.g., #218).
  5. Collect Your Meal:
    • Watch the overhead digital status display above the kitchen counter.
    • When your number illuminates under "Ready for Pickup" (O-watashi Kanou), approach the pickup counter and present your ticket to receive your freshly prepared tray.
  6. Clean Up: When finished dining, carry your tray to the self-service waste station: empty leftover liquids and ice into the sink basin, dispose of paper liners and wrappers in the burnable chute, and place your tray neatly on the return counter.

What to order first

  1. Zeppin Cheeseburger (絶品チーズバーガー): ZETTERIA's undisputed signature masterpiece. A juicy, coarse-ground 100% beef patty seasoned with aromatic cracked black pepper, smothered in a luxurious blanket of molten natural Gouda and sharp Red Cheddar cheeses, encased in an ultra-soft, fragrant steamed bun (~¥440 single, ~¥850 set).
  2. Original Ebi Burger (元祖 エビバーガー): The revered culinary invention tracing back to 1977. Plump, sweet whole peeled shrimp coated in an airy, crispy golden panko crust, layered with fresh crunchy shredded cabbage and zesty house-made tartar sauce (~¥440 single, ~¥850 set).
  3. Furu-Pote Shaker Fries (ふるポテ - Butter Soy Sauce Flavor): Hot, golden crinkle-cut French fries served in a paper shaker bag with a separate seasoning packet. Pour the savory sweet-butter soy powder into the bag, pinch the top shut, shake vigorously for ten seconds, and enjoy hot! (~¥360).
  4. Fair-Trade Organic Coffee & Soft-Serve Milkshakes: Ethically sourced, sustainably farmed drip coffee and rich vanilla/chocolate soft-serve ice cream shakes that rival boutique specialty cafes.
  5. Breakfast Morning Sets (朝ゼッテリア - Served until 10:30 AM): Warm toasted brioche egg sandwiches, crispy hash browns, and freshly brewed morning coffee starting under ¥500.

Payment & practical info

Prices and details checked: November 2026.

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